What is the shelf life of the gel? Will it be bad by Christmas if I buy it now for Christmas presents?
37523
the one I bought has an expiration date on 8/2018, so they should definitely still be good and even used before they expire! :)
37524
It would fine past Christmas. . I find that the fibers stay just as fresh when I bought mine
1051826
Mine was good until next year. Also a friend of mine that was a chemist told me if you keep them in the fridge because of the peroxide it really extends the life. So I started doing that and have used tubes when I bought 12 one time over a course of two and a half years. I never noticed a difference in then and when fresh when I started doing that. Hope that helps.
1084046
When I received your question, I went out to the garage to look at the container. I did not see anything on the product about an expiration date. I agree with Todd: If you keep it tightly sealed and away from a lot of light and moisture, it should be fine. I hope this helps.
160614
There is no shelf life date printed on the package. But, if unopened, which is what a trauma kit is about, it will be good for 3-5years minimum. Military buy these type kits for War Reserve and keep 5 plus years unless random samples proved a bad batch. I still recommend them for the car, home and sports bag or picnic
1508806
I just keep it in my kitchen cupboard! It really lives for long time may be until the printed expiration date! just try to use a dry clean spoon everytime u take from the jar & it won't be spoiled!
487025
I have used it a year ago and have some in my cupboard but haven't used it since. Sorry, can't tell you about whether it's shelf life it a year and still good. I will likey try to use it this year. It is sealed so should be good.
5899
I got one for my brother last christmas..hes kept it in the fridge and its still good a year later.when you think about it, its pure sugar, it will take a while to spoil
822699
We used it right away so can't tell you about shelf life. I suggest contacting the company. Sorry.
1759082
I have this product and use it only for skin care as a moisturizer. It isn't mean to be consumed. The average shelf life of this particular product is one to two years.
1301112
When I called Katadyn with the same question, I was told that as long as the packaging was intact and no moisture was getting to the tablet, the product was viable for a really long time. Considering how well those tablets are sealed, I concluded that I didn't need to worry about shelf life. Also, a tablet can get crushed in the packet and still be fine.
1845700
Over a year, from the date on the last one I bought. I got it about 2 months ago.....and the "Best by" date is Aug 2016. I think that as long as you keep it dry, there is not too much that can go bad. And that would seem to corroborated by the long shelf life. Hope this helps.
161228
It should last many months to a year in the freezer. http://www.thekitchn.com/longer-lasting-yeast-store-dry-yeast-in-the-freezer-179315 (btw, i was surprised too when i got a big box of them haha)
620291
I'm not sure if the date was on the package or stamped on the sryinge itself. I do know my dentist told me the shelf life is longer if you store it in the fridge. Between my wife and I we used it up before the date, so it wasn't a problem.
662308
I'll have to modify my answer. I have a ten test kit but, again, the shelf life was well over 12 months.
1920864
Don't really know. I used mine up in 3.5 months. It's dried whey with flavoring, can it really go bad? I think 40 years from now it will still be dried whey with flavoring.
1805976
Mine doesn't have an expiration date. Guess petroleum jelly doesn't go bad.
182392
If the pack is unopened, it lasts a long time. I've had some for over a year and it's fine. Once opened, it will get progressively drier, but it's still perfectly fine to use. It tends to be a bit dry anyway, and the taste is more toffee than sugar, so just be aware when you use it that you won't get the same sweet taste as you get with sugar. I like it, but it might not be to everyone's taste.